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“Lord, to whom else would we go? You have the words of eternal life.” – Peter (JOHN 6:8)
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Righteousness & Humility
Do Christians come across as fair, knowledgeable, and above all else, loving?
Jesus is in Your Boat
Like the disciples, I often find myself in circumstances that aren't going according to plan
Law, Gospel, Both, and Neither
An excerpt of the 2026 WELS Leadership Conference breakout, "Gospel Conversations in the LGBTQ World"
Our Value in Christ
Have you every lost something precious, and then found it? If so, you know something about God's heart
The Things We Overhear, pt. 1
What do you want people – whose stories you don’t know – to catch you saying in an unguarded moment?
Jesus Puts the Past to Rest
No matter how many regrets and accomplishments your past holds, it does not define you. Jesus does.
Walking the Evangelical Walk
A former missionary reflects on the complex interplay of love and truth when working cross-culturally
Wonderfully Made, Fully Known: Youth Rally ’24
An overview presentation of made. known. adapted for a high school audience for the 2024 WELS Youth Rally in Fort Collins,
Gender Dysphoria & Our Lutheran Schools
Created for a pastor or teacher’s conference and spread out over 2 days
Reclamation & LGBTQ Stories
True stories of positive interactions between LGBTQ Christians and church leaders, and what we can learn from them
God’s Passionate Pursuit
The good shepherd pictured in Psalm 23 is not one-dimensionally gentle. There’s more to him.
Do Thou Set It Aright
We're not promised simple answers to our questions, but rather a Father who can handle our mistakes
An Honest Conversation Video Series
Daily, our WELS members in such a circumstance are faced with the question, “How best can I give a gospel
Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships?
Daily, our WELS members in such a circumstance are faced with the question, “How best can I give a gospel
Pronouns
Forbearance and Providence are helpful biblical themes to consider regarding the use of preferred pronouns
Conversations in Grace
How do we maintain relationships with our LGBTQ loved ones in a Christlike way?
Cultural War of Words
The culture wars in America are as much about words as anything else. Words are lobbed like grenades, used for...
Ideology and Individuals
Assumptions can be a dangerous barrier when trying to reach someone with the love of Christ
The Inner Pharisee
The face we present to the world is deeply influenced by how we view our congregation and our church.
On Creation: Sexuality and Gender
What do we believe about God’s intentions for our sexuality and gender?
The Way and the Will
With a Gospel of forgiveness and freedom, what role does Biblical morality play in a Christian's life?
People to be Loved
With this thorough and honest evaluation of the Bible's teaching on homosexuality, Preston urges the Church to approach the "issue"...
Emerging Gender Identities
Through countless hours of work and research, the authors bring to light the lived experiences of individuals...
Gay and God
Looking for somewhere to start? Consider “Gay and God” by Pastor Mike Novotny. Adapted from a sermon series...
When Children Come Out
“If you're a parent wrestling with God, you are not alone.” This book expressly addresses the experiences of the parents...
Washed and Waiting
A brief but insightful and hopeful collection of thoughts and stories from a gay lifelong Christian
Does God Know Me?
It’s the part I didn’t want anyone to know and I couldn’t talk to anyone about it. I was too
Does God See Me?
If God is looking at me, is he looking at me with favor? Walk with me into a house...
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Bill & Jane
Bill and Jane are the parents of three adult children. They describe learning their youngest has gender dysphoria.
